A psychologist asks people to recall the name of their kindergarten teacher.Surprisingly,the majority of people correctly do this and comment,"Gee whiz,I haven't thought about that him/her in years!" Their ability to do so is a severe problem for which theory of forgetting?
A)interference theory
B)decay or disuse
C)encoding failure
D)retroactive interference

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The decay or disuse theory suggests that memories fade over time if they are not accessed. The ability to recall the name despite not thinking about it for years contradicts this theory, indicating that memories can remain intact without frequent use.

A Psychologist Asks People to Recall the Name of Their